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Immigration Solicitor

Reed
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Basildon, Essex SS16 5UY

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • The role of Immigration Solicitor is based in Basildon, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £35,000 to £50,000, requiring a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience, ideally with 5+ years in immigration law.
  • Candidates will assist clients with various immigration applications, provide legal advice, and represent clients in hearings.
  • The law firm offers benefits such as career development opportunities, 22 days of annual leave (increasing with service), and a hybrid working model.
  • Additional perks include a Christmas shutdown, free legal services, a referral fee for new clients, and a lucrative bonus scheme.

Role: Immigration Solicitor

Location: Basildon

Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5.30pm

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000

Are you a qualified Solicitors that has experience within immigration law? Are you in need of a change of scenery? Would you like a role that could offer you career progression? If the answer is yes, read on!

Reed Legal are excited to be recruiting on the behalf of a Legal 500, Lexcel accredited, multi-office Law Firm for their office in Basildon.

Duties

  • Help clients with various applications, including visas, permanent residence, naturalization, and citizenship. Guide clients through the paperwork, clarify complex terms, and assist with application forms.
  • Respond to clients’ questions, explain legal terms, and provide advice on moving to a new country. Help clients understand visa requirements, permits, and citizenship processes in the UK.
  • File appeals, make arguments, and represent clients in hearings. Handle administrative reviews and judicial review requests.
  • Assist businesses with specific applications, such as Sponsor Licences and Skilled Worker Visas, allowing them to hire foreign workers in the UK.
  • Offer guidance on preparation, expected questions, and effective responses for interviews with immigration authorities.

Experience

  • Qualified Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive
  • Must be a minimum of 3 years post-qualified
  • Experienced candidate within immigration law – ideally 5+ years
  • Hard-working attitude
  • Ability to effectively time manage

Benefits

  • Career Development Framework to work towards to achieve pay rises and promotions
  • 22 days annual leave, 25 days after 5 years of service, 27 days after 10
  • Birthday off
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Death in service 4x salary
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • £1000 worth of free legal services
  • £100 referral fee for new clients not in your department
  • Free parking
  • Lucrative bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working
  • Mental health first aiders within the workplace
  • Entertainment committee – Christmas party, summer ball, trips, barbecues

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.